India's science and technology sectors are experiencing a dynamic period, marked by high-profile inaugurations, strategic investments, and international collaborations over October 7 and 8, 2025. These developments underscore the nation's commitment to technological advancement and self-reliance.
Prime Minister Inaugurates India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. This premier telecom and tech gathering is set to run until October 11, under the theme "Innovate to Transform." The event aims to bolster India's self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in telecom and digital technologies, with key thematic domains including the 6G ecosystem, cybersecurity, satellite communications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and telecom manufacturing. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia highlighted that IMC 2025 would serve as a crucial platform for technologies like 5G, AI, ML, IoT, and satellite communications, connecting India within itself and with the world.
NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory to Boost Indigenous Chip Development
In a strategic move to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved the establishment of the NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory at IIT Bhubaneswar. Funded through the MPLAD Scheme with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 crores, the lab is designed to develop indigenous talent in chip manufacturing and packaging. This initiative aligns with India's ambition to become self-reliant in the semiconductor sector and transform IIT Bhubaneswar into a leading institute for semiconductor research and education.
India Hosts Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025
New Delhi is currently hosting the first-ever Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) on October 7-8, 2025. This landmark event brings together over 200 participants from more than 15 countries, including global and national leaders, policymakers, technology experts, and grassroots changemakers. Recognized as an official pre-event to the Government of India's AI Impact Summit 2026, TASI 2025 positions India as a leader in driving responsible innovation and inclusive digital governance, particularly amplifying voices from the Global South in shaping digital safety.
Global Fintech Fest 2025 Underway in Mumbai
The 6th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 commenced in Mumbai on October 7 and will continue until October 9. This world's largest fintech festival gathers leaders from across the globe to explore and chart a future powered by AI in financial innovation. The event focuses on showcasing breakthrough technologies, digital transformation through AI, cloud, and automation, and accelerating sustainable climate finance.
Nagaland University's Quantum Fractals Breakthrough
In a notable scientific achievement, Nagaland University has made significant strides in quantum research. Dr. Biplab Pal, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, successfully recreated fractals within the quantum world. This breakthrough opens new avenues for developing molecular fractal-based nanoelectronic devices, advancing quantum algorithms, and potentially harnessing the Aharonov-Bohm caging effect for applications in quantum memory and logic devices. This research, published in Physica Status Solidi ā Rapid Research Letters, positions Nagaland University among select Indian institutions contributing visibly to global quantum science.
Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 Awarded for Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis. They received the prestigious award for their discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantization in an electric circuit. Their work demonstrated that quantum effects, typically confined to the atomic and subatomic realms, can manifest in electrical circuits large enough to be held in one's hand, bridging the gap between the microscopic and tangible worlds.
Call for Youth Engagement in Research
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, addressing the 7th convocation of Jananayak Chandrashekhar University on October 7, urged young people to prioritize innovation and research to position India as a global leader in science and technology. Similarly, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave-ESTIC 2025 on October 6, emphasized India's emergence as a global leader in scientific research and innovation, attributing the nation's economic growth to technological advancements over the past decade.